May weather forecast
Long Branch, NJ

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Long Branch, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 55.2°F (12.9°C) and max 64.4°F (18°C).

Temperature

May's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C) in April to a refreshing 64.4°F (18°C). In May, Long Branch reports a consistent average low-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C) during the nights.

Humidity

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Long Branch, in May, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 122.1 rainfall days, and 11.14" (283mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Long Branch, snow does not fall in April through September and November.

Ocean temperature

In Long Branch, New Jersey, in May, the average water temperature is 54.9°F (12.7°C).
Note: Swimming in 54.9°F (12.7°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

In Long Branch, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Long Branch, is 64.4°F (18°C), while the average low-temperature is 55.2°F (12.9°C).

What is the most humid month?

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Long Branch, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in Long Branch in May?

In Long Branch, during May, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Long Branch?

In Long Branch, snow does not fall in April through September and November.

What is the ocean temperature in May?

In May, the average ocean temperature is 54.9°F (12.7°C). Swimming in 54.9°F (12.7°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

How many hours of daylight does Long Branch have in May?

The average day length in May in Long Branch is 14h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Long Branch, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Long Branch, NJ

Average temperature in May - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Long Branch, NJ

Average pressure in May - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Long Branch, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in May
Long Branch, NJ

Average humidity in May - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Long Branch, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
Long Branch, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Long Branch, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Long Branch, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Long Branch, NJ

Average sea temperature in May - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average sea temperature in May: 54.8°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.1°F).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Long Branch, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Long Branch, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Long Branch, NJ

Average UV index in May - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Long Branch, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Long Branch, NJ

Average visibility in May - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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